anaheim-gazette 1952-01-07

Warren wins a round... Governor Earl Warren's recent statement catigating Davis S. Ingalls, of Cleveland, who is the campaign manager for Senator Robert A. Taft, is an indication of a couple of things: First is the fact that 1952 is officially ushered in as a "campaign year," as far as the governor is concerned, and second, that the campaign for the GOP presidential nomination probably will, before the national conventions are held, develop into one of those "knock-down drag-out affairs which provide amusement, speculation, and frequently, despair on the part of the great number of onlookers more generally known as the American people. The fact that Warren has put on his boxing gloves, and is ready to step in swinging is clearly indicated by his statement. The statement was not in the interests of the Republican party, nor in his opinion, was in the interests of Senator Taft. "He (Ingalls)" the governor said, "initiates dissension by treating as natural enemies of his candidate all who have the tenacity to submit their names for consideration." The governor held the statements were "arrogant and insulting" and neither were they factual. "As a matter of fact," the governor said, "his organization is the only one that has been putting on a hell-bent campaign to dominate the national convention, and until this week it wasn't even a campaign year." While Warren prefers keeping campaigns to the issues involved, he is nevertheless capable of dishing out but as... ventions are held, develop into one of those "knock-down drag-out affairs which provide amusement, speculation, and frequently, despair on the part of the great number of onlookers more generally known as the American people. The fact that Warren has put on his boxing gloves, and is ready to step in swinging is clearly indicated by his statement. The governor never has, up to the present presidential campaign, gone into the fray before the time he describes as an "election year." It was only under pressure from fellow California Republicans, or at least this was the reason given, that the governor announced he would try for the nomination late in 1951. His normal course would have been to wait until this month for the announcement. Ingalls made a public statement in which he said "the opposition camps appear to be confused, demoralized and squabbling" and also said their "repeated attempts to get the ballots off the ground have failed and there she sits just where it was two months ago." This was the statement that aroused the governor's irc, and no doubt increased his blood-pressure. For he declared that the IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago January, 1877 Get your New Year cards printed at the Gazette office. Just received from the foundry an assortment of suitable cuts for visiting cards. Call and see them. Mr. H. L. Paty has just completed a contract for Brea for the Los Angeles gas works, and has another contract to furnish 250 tons for the same company. open the eyes of the prominent divisionists to the unpopularity of their scheme. It is only those who propose to fasten themselves like leeches upon the treasury of the new state who are agitating this matter, and they stand alone in their desire to perpetrate this most unnecessary and unjust measure. The taxpayers, out of whose pockets must come the money with which to lubricate the wheels of the new state, juggernaut, are utterly opposed to division, and if the question is to As a matter of fact," the governor said, "his organization is the only one that has been putting on a hell-bent campaign to dominate the national convention, and until this week it wasn't even a campaign year." While Warren prefers keeping campaigns to the issues involved, he is nevertheless capable of dishing out just as much as is given in a rough and tumble campaign battle. He says seriously, in putting Ingalls in his place that: "There should be room in the Republican party, without villification or recrimination from each other, for all whose names may be submitted for consideration at the Chicago convention. There are many Republicans capable and worthy of the Republican nomination. I am inclined to believe that Senator Taft would personally agree with this statement." Warren's political ingenuity is evidenced by the fact that nowhere in his statement did he make any derogatory remarks concerning Senator Taft. The statement was, in fact, worded in such language that it puts Taft in the wrong for having such a campaign chief! It hasn't been published some administration added, seen pushing a plan out United States of Europe even propose that in the United States reflect up money for the indications, but put up money tral pool for a United Europe. Thus, if the British to stay out, they would dough. If they came would get their pro rata of the money in the U.Kitty. Whether or not they will be able, or will ever to sell this to Churchill to be seen. But here arguments used backstage ministration advisers: A. The American tired of spending tax money Europe with no end in sire willing to spend money accomplishes a definitive jective; but they are not to pour money into a pit. B. The Marshall Plan up European countries petition with each o encouraged just the open a United States of Thus, the French steel was rebuilt to compete Belgian steel industry at the steel industry of every country. There was ing of resources or down of unhealthy customers. C. Eisenhower has being to get North Atlantic nations to pool their wtry as well as their army each couldmake a specia on instead of all competing each other in making t weapon. So far his suic been limited. D. Moscow's best argu that Europe cannot go its old patchwork system rival countries and survive ropeans know that in this the communists speak th Europeans know this is as Detroit knows it could THE SILLY PROPOSITION FOR STATE DIVISION The absurd proposition to divide the state is receiving altogether too much attention from the San Francisco newspapers. The Call supplements the remarks of the Alta in the following strain: "A proposition to divide the state does not any more interest San Francisco than it does other portions of California. But it is a difficult matter to divide a state. Efforts have been made for the past 20 years to divide Texas, but without any prospect of success. Indeed, the older a state becomes, the more difficult it becomes to change its borders. If the vote of California were now taken for such a purpose, it is our opinion it would be discarded by an overwhelming majority." For the measure could become divested of its absurdity sufficiently to warrant giving the movement serious thought and attention, the loud protestations that would arise against division in the motion proposed to be cut off from the old state would soon propose to hasten themselves like loces upon the treasury of the new state who are agitating this matter, and they stand alone in their desire to perpetrate this most unnecessary and unjust measure. The taxpayers, out of whose pockets must come the money with which to lubricate the wheels of the new state juggernaut, are utterly opposed to division, and if the question is to assume a serious aspect, would make their objections known in an unmistakeable and emphatic manner. 50 Years Ago January, 1902 At a special meeting of Anaheim Masonic Lodge No. 207, F. and A. M. held Monday evening Dec. 9, the Third degree of Masonry was conferred upon one candidate. There were about 60 Masons present, of whom 41 were visitors, representatives from 16 lodges in various states. After the ceremonies, an enjoyable time was had by all at the banquet which was prepared for the occasion. Sam Kraemer was in town yesterday from his Placentia ranch. Charlie Landell will soon move into the attractive home he has built in Buena Park. W. L. Hale of Placentia was in town a day or two ago accompanied by R. J. Smith, representing a Los Angeles fertilizer firm. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet this (Thursday) afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Pay. John B. Joplin and Mrs. Marjory WASHINGTON — Though the future of England depends to some extent on the Churchill-Truman conferences, there will be two groups of people watching the Churchill conferences just as intently as the British. They are: 1. The master-planners inside the Kremlin. 2. The leaders of Western Europe—the French, Belgians, Dutch, Italians, whose factories have been tougher for centuries. Both groups will be watched or the same reason: to see President Truman is able to win Churchill over to European unity, or whether the reverse happens and a new Anglo-American alliance is superimposed on top of the North Atlantic Pact as commencing directors. If the latter happens, there will be joy in the Kremlin and sorrow in Western Europe. But if the former happens, an Churchill is won over to a United States of Europe; there will be much gnashing of teeth in the Kremlin and much joy in Western Europe. United States of Europe It hasn't been published, but some administration advisers have been pushing a plan for an all-out United States of Europe. They even propose that in the future the United States refuse to put up money for the individual nations, but put up money in a central pool for a United States on Europe. Thus, if the British wanted It hasn't been published, but some administration advisers have been pushing a plan for an all-out United States of Europe. They even propose that in the future the United States refuse to put up money for the individual nations, but put up money in a central pool for a United States of Europe. Thus, if the British wanted to stay out, they would get no dough. If they came in, they would get their pro rata share of the money in the U.S. of E.Kitty. Whether or not the president will be able, or will even try hard to sell this to Churchill remains to be seen. But here are the arguments used backstage by administration advisers: A. The American people are tired of spending tax money to aid Europe with no end in sight. They are willing to spend money if it accomplishes a definite, set objective; but they are not willing to pour money into a bottomless pit. B. The Marshall Plan built up European countries in competition with each other. It encouraged just the opposite of a United States of Europe. Thus, the French steel industry was rebuilt to compete with the Belgian steel industry and with the steel industry of every other country. There was no pooling of resources or breaking down of unhealthy customs barriers. C. Eisenhower has been trying to get North Atlantic Pact nations to pool their war industry as well as their armies. Thus, each could make a specific weapon instead of all competing against each other in making the same weapon. So far his success has been limited. D. Moscow's best argument is that Europe cannot go back to its old patchwork system of small, rival countries and survive. Europeans know that in this at least the communists speak the truth. Europeans know this is true just as Detroit knows it could not su- not survive if its steel markets were restricted to Pennsylvania. The communists argue that Europe's only salvation is unity under the Soviet. More advanced West European leaders, such as French Foreign Minister Sculman and Count Sforza of Italy, argue that to offset this there must be European unity—not under Russia—but in cooperation with England and the U.S.A. Those are the arguments that some administration advisers have put up in backstage discussions. Divide and Rule. In contrast, here is what the British have done to oppose European unity: Divide and rule—Traditional British policy has been to balance the two strongest continental nations against each other—usually France against Germany. Inevitably this leads to war. Invasion of the Ruhr—Best illustration of how British aloofness encourages war took place on March 7, 1936, when Hitler invaded the Ruhr. All that day the French cabinet sat, telephoning London, asking a pledge of British support if the French army stepped in to block the Nazis. But London refused a commitment, and with the vital iron and coal fields of the Ruhr in Hitler's hands, war then became only a matter of time. After the war, German officers told U.S. examiners how Hitler had given the invading Ruhr army two sets of orders—one to advance; the other to retreat in case of French resistance. Union with France—In June 1940 when England feared for its creek or thereabouts reports will show. This report should comfort to residents of Basin, from Garden Huntington Beach, so have protested the spreading operations bridge, and who spat summer because they water companies were orado river water in nails instead of bypass river. They wanted it spit ground nearer to the it would more quickly water levels, which would be last to feed spreading at the lower basin. (Paul Bailey) partment that water ground at Yorba would five years to reach the of the basin.) On the other hand companies and those with them felt they water for the basin by taking it into their sted of bypassing it where much of it wo by evaporation during weather. They pointed out that off pumping while using orado river water, they drain on the underground to balance the use of water. Why let it ground, only to pump they asked. Their in nobody lower in the helped the general sted contended. Most of the Orange district directors, representatives of b companies, agreed with on instead of all competing against each other in making the same weapon. So far his success has been limited. D. Moscow's best argument is that Europe cannot go back to its old patchwork system of small rival countries and survive. Europeans know that in this at least the communists speak the truth. Europeans know this is true just as Detroit knows it could not survive if it were permitted to sell automobiles in Michigan only; just as Pittsburgh knows it could Northcross, of West Orange, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Northcross, on Thursday, December 12. Mrs. Alice Bush has received from the Independent Order of Foresters $1000, being the amount of insurance carried by her late husband, Charles R. Bush, who died in Orange, November 12. Santa Claus has arrived at the Boston Bakery, on Center street. There you will find that Mr. Kistler has all kinds of Christmas tree decorations, a great variety of fancy cookies, cakes, honey cakes, etc. Also a fine assortment of fest Christmas candies. Billy McEachran has moved from Pullerton and has purchased as Hatfield's pool room, in which he will open his barber shop. Frank Dyer will have a chair in the new shop. The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church is preparing an entertainment to be given at the opera house the evening of the thirteenth. After the war, German officers told U.S. examiners how Hitler, had given the invading Ruhr army two sets of orders—one to advance; the other to retreat in case of French resistance. Union with France—In June 1940 when England feared for its life and needed even an occupied France as a partner, Churchill sent an impassioned plea to French Premier Reynaud: "At this most fateful moment in the history of the modern world, the governments of the United Kingdom and the French Republic make this declaration of indissoluble union . . . The two governments declare that France and Great Britain shall no longer be two nations, but one Franco-British union . . ." That was how far Churchill was willing to go in 1940. Ten years later when the French urged, begged, implored British cooperation in the Schuman plan for the cooperative ownership of that age-old cause of war—the Ruhr—Britain remained aloof. And last month, when Eisenhower urged Churchill during their lunch in Paris to bring Britain into a unified European army, the man who once urged complete union with France, refused. That is why so many Europeans are watching the Churchill-Truman talks. That is also why so many of them believe there can be no permanent peace in Europe until Britain dispels the ancient myth that the English Channel separates them from Europe and realizes that England is in fact a continental nation. County Flood Control Engineer Jack Bradley flatly disagreed with them, and the supervisors backed his stand by deciding that the full flow would continue. Bradley is about to file a report with the supervisors, in which he will state the opinion that the entire river channel, down as far as Santiago creek, near Santa Ana, is an absorptive area, suitable for spreading water below ground. Bradley has quite a line of authorities, as the lawyers refer to court decisions to support his position. His authorities, of course, are the opinions of other engineers who have made studies of the river. As recited in Bradley's forthcoming report, they include even Paul Bailey, consulting engineer for the water district, and C. Roy Browning, one of the directors. The report will refer back to J. B. Lippincott's 1925 study, when first steps were being taken toward a county dam at Prado. Paul Bailey's report of 1923, when the first Prado dam bond issue was narrowly beaten; the report of George Elliott, Thomas Etchevarry and Thomas Means in 1931 and Elliott's report in 1932; also ensuing reports by Means, Browning, Bailey and M. N. Thompson, Bradley's predecessor as flood control engineer. All those engineers have reported that the river's absorptive area extends as far as Santiago hands, war then became only a matter of time. After the war, German officers told U.S. examiners how Hitler, had given the invading Ruhr army two sets of orders—one to advance; the other to retreat in case of French resistance. Union with France—In June 1940 when England feared for its life and needed even an occupied France as a partner, Churchill sent an impassioned plea to French Premier Reynaud: "At this most fateful moment in the history of the modern world, the governments of the United Kingdom and the French Republic make this declaration of indissoluble union . . . The two governments declare that France and Great Britain shall no longer be two nations, but one Franco-British union . . ." That was how far Churchill was willing to go in 1940. Ten years later when the French urged, begged, implored British cooperation in the Schuman plan for the cooperative ownership of that age-old cause of war—the Ruhr—Britain remained aloof. And last month, when Eisenhower urged Churchill during their lunch in Paris to bring Britain into a unified European army, the man who once urged complete union with France, refused. That is why so many Europeans are watching the Churchill-Truman talks. That is also why so many of them believe there can be no permanent peace in Europe until Britain dispels the ancient myth that the English Channel separates them from Europe and realizes that England is in fact a continental nation. County Flood Control Engineer Jack Bradley flatly disagreed with them, and the supervisors backed his stand by deciding that the full flow would continue. Bradley is about to file a report with the supervisors, in which he will state the opinion that the entire river channel, down as far as Santiago creek, near Santa Ana, is an absorptive area, suitable for spreading water below ground. Bradley has quite a line of authorities, as the lawyers refer to court decisions to support his position. His authorities, of course, are the opinions of other engineers who have made studies of the river. As recited in Bradley's forthcoming report, they include even Paul Bailey, consulting engineer for the water district, and C. Roy Browning, one of the directors. The report will refer back to J. B. Lippincott's 1925 study, when first steps were being taken toward a county dam at Prado. Paul Bailey's report of 1923, when the first Prado dam bond issue was narrowly beaten; the report of George Elliott, Thomas Etchevarry and Thomas Means in 1931 and Elliott's report in 1932; also ensuing reports by Means, Browning, Bailey and M. N. Thompson, Bradley's predecessor as flood control engineer. All those engineers have reported that the river's absorptive area extends as far as Santiago hands, war then became only a matter of time. After the war, German officers told U.S. examiners how Hitler, had given the invading Ruhr army two sets of orders—one to advance; the other to retreat in case of French resistance. Union with France—In June 1940 when England feared for its life and needed even an occupied France as a partner, Churchill sent an impassioned plea to French Premier Reynaud: "At this most fateful moment in the history of the modern world, the governments of the United Kingdom and the French Republic make this declaration of indissoluble union . . . The two governments declare that France and Great Britain shall no longer be two nations, but one Franco-British union . . ." That was how far Churchill was willing to go in 1940. Ten years later when the French urged, begged, implored British cooperation in the Schuman plan for the cooperative ownership of that age-old cause of war—the Ruhr—Britain remained aloof. And last month, when Eisenhower urged Churchill during their lunch in Paris to bring Britain into a unified European army, the man who once urged complete union with France, refused. That is why so many Europeans are watching the Churchill-Truman talks. That is also why so many of them believe there can be no permanent peace in Europe until Britain dispels the ancient myth that the English Channel separates them from Europe and realizes that England is in fact a continental nation. County Flood Control Engineer Jack Bradley flatly disagreed with them, and the supervisors backed his stand by deciding that the full flow would continue. Bradley is about to file a report with the supervisors, in which he will state the opinion that the entire river channel, down as far as Santiago creek, near Santa Ana, is an absorptive area, suitable for spreading water below ground. Bradley has quite a line of authorities, as the lawyers refer to court decisions to support his position. His authorities, of course, are the opinions of other engineers who have made studies of the river. As recited in Bradley's forthcoming report, they include even Paul Bailey, consulting engineer for the water district, and C. Roy Browning, one of the directors. The report will refer back to J. B. Lippincott's 1925 study, when first steps were being taken toward a county dam at Prado. Paul Bailey's report of 1923, when the first Prado dam bond issue was narrowly beaten; the report of George Elliott, Thomas Etchevarry and Thomas Means in 1931 and Elliott's report in 1932; also ensuing reports by Means, Browning, Bailey and M. N. Thompson, Bradley's predecessor as flood control engineer. All those engineers have reported that the river's absorptive area extends as far as Santiago hands, war then became only a matter of time. After the war, German officers told U.S. examiners how Hitler, had given the invading Ruhr army two sets of orders—one to advance; the other to retreat in case of French resistance. Union with France—In June 1940 when England feared for its life and needed even an occupied France as a partner, Churchill sent an impassioned plea to French Premier Reynaud: "At this most fateful moment in the history of the modern world, the governments of the United Kingdom and the French Republic make this declaration of indissoluble union . . . The two governments declare that France and Great Britain shall no longer be two nations, but one Franco-British union . . ." That was how far Churchill was willing to go in 1940. Ten years later when the French urged, begged，implored British cooperation in the Schuman plan for the cooperative ownership of that age-old cause of war—the Ruhr—Britain remained aloof. And last month，when Eisenhower urged Churchill during their lunch in Paris to bring Britain into a unified European army，the man who once urged complete union with France，refused. That is why so many Europeans are watching the Churchill-Truman talks. That is also why so many of them believe there can be no permanent peace in Europe until Britain dispels the ancient myth that the English Channel separates them from Europe and realizes that England is in fact a continental nation. County Flood Control Engineer Jack Bradley flatly disagreed with them，and the supervisors backed his stand by deciding that the full flow would continue. Bradley is about to file a report with the supervisors，in which he will state the opinion that the entire river channel，down as far as Santiago creek，near Santa Ana，is an absorptive area，suitable for spreading water below ground. Bradley has quite a line of authorities，as the lawyers refer to court decisions to support his position. His authorities，of course，are the opinions of other engineers who have made studies of the river. As recited in Bradley's forthcoming report，they include even Paul Bailey，consulting engineer for the water district，and C. Roy Browning，一项 directing engineer for flood control engineer. All those engineers have reported that the river's absorptive area extends as far as Santiago hands，war then became only a matter of time. After the war，German officers told U.S. examiners how Hitler，had given the invading Ruhr army two sets of orders—one to advance；the other to retreat in case of French resistance. Union with France—In June 1940 when England feared for its life and needed even an occupied France as a partner，Churchill sent an impassioned plea to French Premier Reynaud: "At this most fateful moment in the history of the modern world，the governments of the United Kingdom and the French Republic make this declaration of indissoluble union . . . The two governments declare that France and Great Britain shall no longer be two nations，but one Franco-British union . . . That was how far Churchill was willing to go in 1940. Ten years later when the French urged，begged，implored British cooperation in the Schuman plan forthe cooperative ownershipofthatage-oldcauseofwars-theRuhr—Britainremainedaloof." And last month，when Eisenhower urged Churchill during their lunch in Paris to bring Britain into a unified European army，the man who once urged completeunionwithFrance，refused. That is why so many Europeans are watchingthe Churchill-Truman talks. That is also why so many of them believe there can be no permanent peace in Europe until Britain dispelsthe ancient myth thattheEnglishChannelseparatesthemfromEuropeandrealizesthatEnglandisinfactacontinentalnation." TV-RADIOLOGIC Milton Berle Makes Surprise Trip to the West Coast By TOM K. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — (EXCLUSIVE) Coming as a complete surprise to NBC officials and his two brothers here in Hollywood, Milton “Mr. Television” Berle stepped off a plane the other morning, remaining but one day here while en route to Palm Springs for a two-week vacation. First statement Milton made to me during this first and exclusive interview was, "I came out to California for the winter—AND FOUND IT!" Hal Boyle NEW YORK — There is an old leap year saying that "he who hesitates is bossed." With some 3,000,000 spinsters over 25 looking for husbands, this proverb is particularly true of bachelors in 1932. But how can any one man escape as this ring of 3,000,000 iron-willed ladies closes in? Any direction he leaps it looks like he will land in some girl's lap. Yet there are ways ... there are ways. I have consulted several grizzled old bachelors, and here are their tips on how to stay free: 1. Don't try to be repulsive. The more repulsive you act to some women, the more determined they are to land you. Yes, even if you goose-grease your hair and use a toothpick in public. 2. Never borrow money from a single woman. A woman loves money second only to men. If she has a financial as well as an emotional investment in you, she will track you down though you den with polar bears. 3. When she asks you to her brothers here in Hollywood, Milton "Mr. Television" Berle stepped off a plane the other morning, remaining but one day here while en route to Palm Springs for a two-week vacation. First statement Milton made to me during this first and exclusive interview was, "I came out to California for the winter—AND FOUND IT!" During our conversation, which was held in brother Phil Berle's office at TV station KNBH, the question was asked regarding the West Coast origination of Milton's show. "There will be no shows originating from here," he said. "In the first place, the sponsor says no, and then, the time element between Hollywood and New York makes it bad." "Uncle Miltie," who indicated that TV is darned hard work, stated that he has given up all picture and night club work and will do nothing but television. The genial dispenser of weekly "Berled Ham" will return here this coming Wednesday to do a cut-in on the NBC Kate Smith television show, when he will be awarded the Look-Magazine 1951 Award for the best television emcee. This special feature can be viewed between 8 and 9 o'clock on KNBH, Chan. 4, when Bob Hope will make the presentation, with brother Phil handling the directing chores. creek or thereabouts, Bradley's reports will show. This report should give aid and comfort to residents of the lower Basin, from Garden Grove to Huntington Beach, some of whom have protested the limiting of spreading operations to the Yorba bridge, and who spoke out last summer because the two major water companies were taking Colorado river water into their canals instead of bypassing it down river. They wanted it spread underground nearer to them, believing it would more quickly affect their water levels, which presumably would be last to feel results of spreading at the lower end of the basin. (Paul Bailey told this department that water sunk underground at Yorba would take about five years to reach the lower end of the basin.) On the other hand the water companies and those who agree with them felt they were saving water for the basin as a whole by taking it into their canals instead of bypassing it down river, where much of it would be lost by evaporation during the hot weather. They pointed out that they shut off pumping while using the Colorado river water, thereby saving drain on the underground supply to balance the use of the surface water. Why let it sink underground, only to pump it up again, they asked. Their method hurt nobody lower in the basin and helped the general supply, they contended. Most of the Orange county Water district directors, who include representatives of both water companies, agreed with that view. mined they are to land you. Yes, even if you goose-grease your hair and use a toothpick in public. 2. Never borrow money from a single woman. A woman loves money second only to men. If she has a financial as well as an emotional investment in you, she will track you down though you den with polar bears. 3. When she asks you to her apartment to look at her etchings, bring along a couple of crocheting needles and start knitting yourself some socks. Women are leery of men who crochet for a hobby. But if she still tries to force her attention on you, well—stab her firmly with the needle. Make her keep her distance. 4. Better yet, never go alone to a lady bachelor's apartment in the first place. 5. Don't tell a girl you don't want to marry her. Just say to your mother: "Mom, that girl is after me, but I just don't feel she's the type I want to bring home to you." Mama will handle the situation from there on out. 6. Ask your father how he got caught. He'll be glad to point out his own mistakes—he's probably been mulling them over for years. Then avoid his errors. 7. Be romantic. Plant a century plant with the girl who has chosen you and tell her, "dearest, when it blooms a second time, we must wed." She'll wait, and spend her spare time trying to cross-breed the century plant with morning glories. 8. Here is an almost surefire way to cure women of their affection for you: propose to all the eligible gals you know and give each of them a dime store diamond engagement ring. Naturally they rush off to the nearest jeweler to get an estimate on the value of the ring. After that, whenever they see you they'll say, "hello, polson ivy." 9. Wear a wedding ring yourself, and tell them you are secretly married to a young lady not to land you. "Berled Ham" will return here this coming Wednesday to do a cut-in on the NBC Kate Smith television show, when he will be awarded the Look-Magazine 1951 Award for the best television emcee. This special feature can be viewed between 8 and 9 o'clock on KNBH, Chan. 4, when Bob Hope will make the presentation, with brother Phil handling the directing chores. When asked about a recent statement made by Walter Winchell regarding the giving of a very valuable bracelet to his ex-wife, Milton replied, "I don't know anything about it, and I certainly didn't buy it. I just gave her a good sized alimony check—she probably bought it." I've always wondered how a comedian like Berle would act when viewing his own actions, and found out during a special viewing of a Berle-show kinescope. He seemed to relive every scene, and kept constantly directing the show from his arm chair. An incident aboard the plane was quite amusing. Seems that Berle, upon boarding the plane, went directly to his compartment, and who should he find in there but George Jessell? "What're you doing there?" Milton said, "that's my compartment!" "Oh no it's not," Jessel replied, "I got here first." At this point, Milton was heard to remark, "Well, that's the first time another comedian ever stole anything from me!" DOWN TV-RADIO ROW President Truman has pledged radio and TV freedom in the event of an emergency... The Earl Carroll theater will house some of the West Coast CBS TV shows, with the lease now in order... A new Canadian law enables artists, musicians and professional athletes to work up to 183 days in Canada without being subject to income tax in that country... Bing Crosby's sight-sound magnetic tape device is expected to be available... drain on the underground supply to balance the use of the surface water. Why let it sink underground, only to pump it up again, they asked. Their method hurt nobody lower in the basin and helped the general supply, they contended. Most of the Orange county Water district directors, who include representatives of both water companies, agreed with that view. It is the water district which has charge of spreading operations, and its board did not want to see the flow going below the spreading grounds. Not concerned with either viewpoint, but important to all spreading operations, is the need, as voiced by engineers for a heavy run-off of storm water to the ocean, strange as such an idea might seem in view of efforts to avoid such wastage. In the long run it would save water, because the river channel now is badly slited and a big, fast flow would scour it out. Then the channel's absorptive capacity would be increased because water would sink more easily. WASHINGTON (P)—The 82nd Congress starts its election-year session tomorrow, with politics likely to weigh heavily in all major actions. MOSCOW (P)—Christmas was celebrated in simple village churches and great cathedrals throughout Russia today, 13 days after western observances of Christ's birth. The time lag was due to differences between the old Gregorian calendar used here and the Julian calendar of the west. WASHINGTON (P)—A drive for tough new laws to crack down on influence peddlers and their paying clients gathered force on Capitol Hill today. BONN, Germany (P)—Western officials today said the Germans have agreed to continue paying part of the bill for Western troops in Germany, even after a peace settlement is signed with the Allies. TELE-TIPS ... Starting this week, Patches and his pals will find out more about the strange man who signs his letters GGG from KNBH (4) at 6... "The Three Mesquiteers" protect a group of war vets in the exciting western tale told on KTTV (11) at 7... A comedy titled, "Mr. Finchley Versus the Bomb" will be shown during the Video Theater from KNXT (2) at 8:30... "The Unwritten Column" will be presented on "Royal Playhouse" over KECA (7) at 8:30... KTLA (5) will show their Thrill Feature, "The Ape Man" at 9... TOMORROW... "Queen for a Day" now at this new time and station daily, from KHJ (9) at 3 p.m. DIAL-LITES ... Rise Stevens will be guest soloist on the radio version of Voice of Firestone to night from KFI at 5:30. Two weeks later it will be tvviewed here... Esther Williams and Van Johnson co-star in the Radio Theater version of "The Duchess of Idaho" over KNX at 6... A tale of oil drilling venture will be told on "The Big Hand" over KECA at 8... A British war correspondent will be interviewed during the KHJ airing of "War Front-Home Front" at 9:30. Copyright, 1951, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate